• Ever wonder where Putah Creek got its name?
• Who Emil Mrak was?
• When the Geology department was founded?

Whether you are a prospective student, a visiting researcher, or an old friend stopping though town, here are a few things you might like to know about the city of Davis, the University, and most importantly, the Geology department.

So welcome to Davis!

• Is Davis the same as Davisville?
• Where can I stay/what can I do/where can I eat when I visit?
• Where do I license my bicycle, and who has the right of way?
• Growing Pains: Thirty Years in the History of Davis by Mike Fitch
• Davis, California - one of the 5 friendliest cities in the United States according to the Today Show on NBC. [ watch video ]

• Where is UC Davis?
• My daughter/son is going to UC Davis!
• How did Jerome C. Davis' farm become UC Davis?
• Historical highlights of UC Davis

• What is Geology?
• Where is the Geology department, and when can I visit?
• Geology Rocks at UC Davis
• A brief history of the UCD Geology department